1 x Credit Controller: Claremont-Western Cape
Rentokil Initial, Claremont, CA, United States
A vacancy has arisen for a Credit Controller for the Accounts Receivable (AR) team. Preference will be given to suitable applicants in line with the Company Normalisation Policy.
Key Outputs
Maintain a realistically low incidence of bad debt
Consistently meet and maintain KPI’s (collections, bad debt, DSO’s and query targets)
Work with a minimum of direction on collections for an important ledger, possibly key accounts
Anticipate developments, and identify accounts that will require special attention
Handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with terms
Undertake complex reconciliations and compile documentation for legal action
Maintain accurate individual measurement and performance statistics
Obtain sufficient information to assess the risk of new and existing customers
Work within guidelines and report to the AR Team Leader
Close liaison with business units, internal and external clients, focusing on timely collections and query resolution
Provide accurate advice on debt management, queries, VAT issues etc.
Involve in reconciliations analysis of ledger accounts and billing history
Liaise with billing on Credit Control queries through to prompt resolution
Ensure all relevant details are provided for the “collection package” delivered to the market for collection
Liaise with current service provider, claims handlers and others on outstanding collections
Undertake ad‑hoc responsibilities as required
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years credit control experience and at least 2 years exposure in reconciliations
Experience & exposure in a Service or FMCG environment (Banking Sector, Retail Sector, Shoprite, Edcon, Eskom and PnP etc.) is essential
Proven working knowledge of accounting system (Credit Management 1,2,3)
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel – Advanced, etc.)
Qualities and Attributes
Excellent understanding of Accounts Receivable, Sales and Operations procedures
Must possess initiative and work without supervision
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
Ability to think critically
Benefits
Subsidised Medical Insurance, Risk and Retirement fund
Employment Equity
Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.
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Key Outputs
Maintain a realistically low incidence of bad debt
Consistently meet and maintain KPI’s (collections, bad debt, DSO’s and query targets)
Work with a minimum of direction on collections for an important ledger, possibly key accounts
Anticipate developments, and identify accounts that will require special attention
Handle disputed accounts and negotiate to bring payment into line with terms
Undertake complex reconciliations and compile documentation for legal action
Maintain accurate individual measurement and performance statistics
Obtain sufficient information to assess the risk of new and existing customers
Work within guidelines and report to the AR Team Leader
Close liaison with business units, internal and external clients, focusing on timely collections and query resolution
Provide accurate advice on debt management, queries, VAT issues etc.
Involve in reconciliations analysis of ledger accounts and billing history
Liaise with billing on Credit Control queries through to prompt resolution
Ensure all relevant details are provided for the “collection package” delivered to the market for collection
Liaise with current service provider, claims handlers and others on outstanding collections
Undertake ad‑hoc responsibilities as required
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years credit control experience and at least 2 years exposure in reconciliations
Experience & exposure in a Service or FMCG environment (Banking Sector, Retail Sector, Shoprite, Edcon, Eskom and PnP etc.) is essential
Proven working knowledge of accounting system (Credit Management 1,2,3)
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel – Advanced, etc.)
Qualities and Attributes
Excellent understanding of Accounts Receivable, Sales and Operations procedures
Must possess initiative and work without supervision
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
Ability to think critically
Benefits
Subsidised Medical Insurance, Risk and Retirement fund
Employment Equity
Rentokil Initial believes in diversity and thus offers all employees opportunities and avoids discrimination in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. Our selection process will therefore give preference to suitably qualified Employment Equity candidates in order to achieve our Employment Equity numerical targets.
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